Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has put much thought into its policies and strategies for the management and use of the data it holds.  The strategy is grounded in protection and potential.  The authority recognises that the information, and how it is used, underpins it's day-to-day lives: access to goods and services, interactions, and how the authority works to help and support it's citizens.  This strategy sets out its vision, objectives, potential and impact for better use of joined up data within the organisations supporting the Greater Manchester area.